There are 7 ways to get from Waikkal to Ella by plane, taxi, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Hatton, taxi
best- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hatton (NUF)plane CMB - NUF
- Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Ellataxi
2h 45mRs 28,343–130,314Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ragama to Ellatrain Colombo
10h 12mRs 2,495–6,055Bus
- Take the bus from Kochchikade to Pettahbus
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ellabus Colombo-Badulla
8h 6mDrive 217.4 km
- Drive from Waikkal to Ellacar 217.4 km
3h 47mRs 9,880–14,271Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waikkal to Ellataxi 217.4 km
3h 47mRs 33,000–40,000Fly to Batticaloa Airport, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane CMB - BTC
- Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Ellataxi
3h 58mRs 40,343–151,314Fly to Kandy, taxi
- Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kandy (KDW)plane CMB - KDW
- Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Ellataxi
3h 29mRs 34,343–136,314
Waikkal to Ella by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waikkal to Ella is to train which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Waikkal to Ella is to fly and taxi which takes 2h 45m and costs Rs. 28000 - Rs. 130000.
No, there is no direct bus from Waikkal to Ella. However, there are services departing from Kochchikade and arriving at Ella via Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Waikkal to Ella. However, there are services departing from Waikkala and arriving at Ella via Ragama. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.
The distance between Waikkal and Ella is 197 km. The road distance is 217.4 km.
The best way to get from Waikkal to Ella without a car is to bus which takes 8h 6m and costs .
It takes approximately 2h 45m to get from Waikkal to Ella, including transfers.
Waikkal to Ella bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Kochchikade station.
Waikkal to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Ragama station.
The best way to get from Waikkal to Ella is to bus which takes 8h 6m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500 and takes 10h 12m.
What companies run services between Waikkal, Sri Lanka and Ella, Uva, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Waikkala to Ella via Kochchikade, Kochchikade, Pettah, and Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal in around 8h 6m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Ragama to Ella 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,300–3,200 and the journey takes 8h 9m.
- Website
- cinnamonair.com
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hatton
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 12,000–110,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Batticaloa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 15,000–120,000
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 13,000–110,000
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Ragama to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–3,200
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,400–1,700
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,500–3,200
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Kochchikade to Pettah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- [email protected]
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Ella
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,200–2,700
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Estimated price
- Rs 11,000–40,000
Nuwara Eliya Taxi
- Phone
- +94 72 27 02 600
- Website
- nuwaraeliyataxi.wixsite.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Randidu Cabs and Tours
- Phone
- +94 72 35 77 277
- Website
- business.facebook.com
Minipura Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 45 22 64 264
- Website
- facebook.com
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Budget Taxi
- Phone
- +94 71 30 05 353
- Website
- colombobudgettaxi.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
Mr.Taxi.Lk
- Phone
- +94 76 88 79 009
- Website
- mrtaxi.lk
Pickme
- Phone
- +94 11 74 33 433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Batticaloa Car Taxi
Batticaloa Taxi Service
- Phone
- +94 65 222 60 79
- Website
- welcometobatticaloa.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Kandy Budget Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 71 21 08 210
- Website
- kandybudgettaxi.com
Kandy Meter Taxi
- Phone
- + 94 81 49 55 655
- Website
- facebook.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
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More Questions & Answers
Waikkal to Ella bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Pettah station.
Waikkal to Ella train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Ella station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waikkal to Ella is 217 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Waikkal to Ella.
There are 1566+ hotels available in Ella.